Casa Ferreirinha 'Barca Velha'

A wine of staggering complexity, power and grace. On the nose, intense aromas of ripe red and black fruit are married with spicy notes of pepper, cedar and tobacco box and a subtle slate-like minerality. Assertive yet elegant on the palate, with firm but velvety tannins and a vibrant acidity which carries the complex flavours onto the lingering and harmonious finish.

45%Touriga Franca, 35%Touriga Nacional, 10% Tinta Roriz, 10% Tinto Cão

Vinified at the gravity-fed Quinta da Leda winery, the handharvested grapes were fully destemmed and underwent a rigorous sorting. The grapes were co-fermented in temperaturecontrolled stainless-steel tanks with intense pumping over. Following fermentation, the wine was then transported to cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia where it was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 60% of which were new. The barrels were carefully monitored and tasted regularly by Luís and the team and the final blend was assembled from a selection of the best barrels. Aged for several years in bottle prior to release, the tasting and analysis continued and, after careful consideration, Luís made the decision to declare the 2011 vintage in December 2019.

Serve 16 -18°C